Tips for living with a skin condition

Nine things you should know about coping with skin conditions.

Resist the itch - Eczema is almost always itchy no matter where it occurs on the body and although it may be tempting to scratch affected areas of the skin, this should be avoided as much as possible

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Eczema: Daisy May suffered from 'head to toe' skin condition, and creams didn't help

“It was horrendous and I was at a loss. The only thing that helped was being on holiday, in the sun. But then even the salt water would burn my skin, open wounds would become irritated, and I was overly conscious of my skin.”

May decided to change what she put into her body to try and reduce her eczema symptoms.

She moved to a plant-based diet, consisting of daily superfood shakes by Fit Delis.

After three weeks, May’s eczema had started to get smaller, and her skin benefited from an “improved digestive system”, she said.

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Eczema: Some creams and ointments may be able to relieve symptoms

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Eczema: Pharmacists can help to relieve skin conditions

“By four to five weeks, my eczema was completely gone,” she said. “I couldn’t believe it.

“No itching, no red patches, no dry skin or bleeding - it was completely brand new smooth skin. I couldn’t stop smiling.”

You could reduce the symptoms of eczema by trying to avoid scratching, or anything that may trigger flare-ups, the NHS said.

Some emollients and topical corticosteroids may reduce swelling and redness.